Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Volunteer Work
Certification
References
Timeline
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Rachel-Refalo Dyson

Carindale,QLD

Summary

Adaptable, reliable, and enthusiastic youth care practitioner who is always ready to navigate challenges and build strong relationships with clients. Accustomed to multitasking and meeting ever changing demands in the work environment while maintaining positive relationships. Strong communication skills with high levels of organisation, empathy, and proactivity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

IFYS
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, and created an environment to foster trust and open communication
  • Assisted residents with daily life skills and living activities to promote confidence and independence
  • Participated in regular staff meetings, team collaborations and supervisions, with the shared goal of improving the program
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records
  • Implemented therapeutic crisis intervention tactics to de-escalate volatile situations while maintaining the safety of staff and cotenants
  • Provided in depth daily notes and record keeping, and contributed to care plans and weeklies

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Implemented fun age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage clients and build relationships
  • Maintained daily schedule and improvised when necessary
  • Provided emotional support to children during incidents and outbursts in accordance with individualised positive behaviour support plans
  • Facilitated learning and engagement through play time and outdoor activities
  • Applied clinician guided positive behaviour management techniques for child development
  • Quickly built rapport with children and families (during allocated visitation and supervision)
  • Supervised youth in residential and community based programs
  • Completed in depth incident reports, daily summaries, medication logs, daily planner entries and necessary documentation

Administrative Assistant + Staff Supervisor

The Caxton Hotel
10.2020 - 12.2023

• Office administration, banking, reconciliation, and

reception duties

• Operating and training in TAB, KENO, and pokies

gambling facilities

• Responsible for booking, organising, and running

functions

• General bar and restaurant staff supervision and

guidance

• Occasional, ongoing shift support for the hotel when there are substantial events on at Suncorp Stadium

Leasing Consultant + Property Manager

Harcourts Real Estate
03.2022 - 10.2022

• Reception and administration duties

• Developed stronger communication skills in working

with tenants and clients to resolve issues

• Handled billing and invoicing through leasing software

• Inspecting properties for reporting and market analysis

• Meeting with trades and clients to rectify property

maintenance

• Creation of tenancy agreements, showing open homes, processing applications, data entry, and staff training

Education

Bachelor of Law And Bachelor of Criminology - Law And Criminology

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
03.2027

Certificate IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention

Australian College of Community Services And Care
Online
12.2024

Skills

  • Planning and Leading Activities
  • Rapport Building
  • Observing and Monitoring Behaviour
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Maintaining Safe Environment
  • Household Management
  • Cleaning Requirements

Community Volunteer Work

• World Challenge volunteer (Laos, 2014)

• RSPCA, weekly volunteer: April 2021 – October 2021

• Beyond Blue, multiple event volunteer

• LIVIN, event volunteer

Certification

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth,

and Family Intervention

(currently studying)

  • TCI Certified

• Hope and Healing Framework

• Water and Fire Safety

• Working with Children Blue

Card

• Current National Police Check

• LCS2

• Certified in First Aid and CPR

• Fully vaccinated against COVID19, including booster

• Unrestricted C Class licence

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

IFYS
03.2024 - Current

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
03.2023 - 12.2023

Leasing Consultant + Property Manager

Harcourts Real Estate
03.2022 - 10.2022

Administrative Assistant + Staff Supervisor

The Caxton Hotel
10.2020 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Law And Bachelor of Criminology - Law And Criminology

Griffith University

Certificate IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention

Australian College of Community Services And Care
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